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FEATUREHOLIDAYHEALTH
CAUTION
Holiday Hazards Ahead
As you look forward to a well-earned and relaxing
holiday - don’t let bugs, bites and burns spoil the fun!
Bug Beware square7Make sure all food is well-cooked and
Picking up a tummy bug is the most freshly prepared.
common hazard to a happy, healthy summer square7Wash your hands before eating.
holiday. Take a few simple precautions to square7Avoid foods from buffets and stalls that
keep you and your family well: may have been left out for any period
square7Drink bottled water where possible. If of time.
local water is not suitable for drinking, square7Stay away from unpasteurised milk or
then use bottled or sterilised water for cheese.
cleaning teeth too. If you are struck by holiday tummy,
square7Avoid ice-cubes – these are made from make sure you drink plenty of safe fluids.
tap water and will melt in your drink. Take a few teabags of camomile tea with
square7Do not eat unwashed salad or fruit – you just in case; sipping camomile tea can
give it a wash yourself if you’re not sure. be soothing.
You can also prepare before you go.
Charge your gut with ‘good’ bacteria to
help block bad bacteria and prevent bugs
from entering your system. A top quality
pro-biotic supplement will help your
stomach to produce immunoglobins A and
G which will fight invading bugs. Make
sure though that you choose a multi-strain
pro-biotic with a high dose of good
bacteria.
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